Job Description

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Professional Services

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Learning, Teaching and Student Experience

Salary:

35,116 to 38,249 per annum

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

Monday 06 October 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

HR0188455


This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

Our new Student Support & Engagement Department plays a vital role in ensuring students feel connected, supported, and empowered throughout their student journey. Our Student Engagement Team leads on monitoring attendance and engagement, coordinating interventions, and driving campaigns that promote student success and wellbeing.

What you will be doing:

You will oversee the implementation of the University's attendance and engagement policy, ensuring students are supported to succeed. You will lead a small team of Student Engagement Officers, coordinating their work and ensuring high-quality service delivery. You will oversee interventions and escalations of cases of concern as appropriate, ensuring the University remains compliant with internal and external regulations. You will work closely with colleagues across faculties and professional services to develop proactive campaigns that foster a sense of belonging and academic success.

In Return we Offer:

25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas). Family-friendly policies Great campus facilities including: Unique fitness centre Eye clinic Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, Counselling & mental health services On site nursery Food & drink outlets Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, Informal enquiries prior to application can be made to Sarah Jones, Head of Student Life by email at s.jones22@bradford.ac.uk